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Suspicion (1941)

“In his arms she felt safety...in his absence, haunting dread!”

7.1/10 · 929 votes 1h 39m pg ThrillerRomanceMystery

#4 of 6 films from 1941 #576 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · Written by Anthony Berkeley Cox, Samson Raphaelson, Joan Harrison, Alma Reville

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Overview

A sheltered heiress falls for a charming playboy and elopes with him, but soon discovers his gambling vice and mounting debts. As his lies deepen and those around them meet mysterious ends, she begins to suspect that her husband’s affection may conceal a deadly motive—and that she could be his next victim.

Cast

Cary Grantas John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth
Joan Fontaineas Lina McLaidlaw Aysgarth
Cedric Hardwickeas General McLaidlaw
Nigel Bruceas Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite
May Whittyas Mrs. McLaidlaw
Isabel Jeansas Mrs. Newsham
Heather Angelas Ethel the Maid
Auriol Leeas Isobel Sedbusk
Reginald Sheffieldas Reggie Wetherby
Leo G. Carrollas Captain George Melbeck
Billy Bevanas Ticket Taker (uncredited)
Faith Brookas Alice Barham (uncredited)
Violet Campbellas Mrs. Barham (uncredited)
Leonard Careyas The McLaidlaw's Butler Burton (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateNovember 14, 1941
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) — about the same as the 1941 average of 91 min
GenresThriller, Romance, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$1,103,000
Box office$4,500,000 (4.1× budget)
IMDbtt0034248

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Questions

How long is Suspicion?
Suspicion runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Suspicion worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 929 votes, which places it #4 of 6 films released in 1941 in this index (top 50%) and #576 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Suspicion?
Suspicion was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Psycho (1960), Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958).
Who stars in Suspicion?
Cary Grant as John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth; Joan Fontaine as Lina McLaidlaw Aysgarth; Cedric Hardwicke as General McLaidlaw; Nigel Bruce as Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite; May Whitty as Mrs. McLaidlaw; Isabel Jeans as Mrs. Newsham.
What is Suspicion rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Suspicion?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/60256.

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